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LA Digestive Health and Wellness

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Dr. Makhani
Dr. Makhani

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Bio

Dr. Marc D. Makhani, the founder of LA Digestive Health and Wellness, located at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers in Beverly Hills, California, is one of the best Gastroenterologists in the Los Angeles area. Dr. Makhani's patients benefit from his expertise in delivering a variety of procedures including endoscopy, colonoscopy, video capsule endoscopy, radiofrequency ablation, and testing for acid reflux and motility disorders. Patients can seek diagnoses and treatment for conditions ranging from hemorrhoids to Barrett’s Esophagus and colon cancer.

Dr. Makhani pursued his bachelor’s degree at UCLA with a major in psychobiology. He also volunteered at the Santa Monica UCLA Hospital as an undergraduate. He then went on to obtain his medical degree as a doctor of medicine (MD) at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. He subsequently obtained a board certification in internal medicine after completing his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Makhani then continued his medical training by pursuing a specialty in gastroenterology at Temple University Hospital in Pennsylvania before moving back to Los Angeles to begin his practice.

Dr. Makhani of LA Digestive Health and Wellness centers his principles on a passion for promoting overall health and wellbeing. Proper digestion and preventative care are essential to proper nutrition and he is a firm believer in practicing what one preaches. Dr. Makhani’s belief is that health is the result of a multifactorial process including an active lifestyle, digestive health, and proper dietary habits.

As one of the best gastroenterologists in the Los Angeles, CA area, Dr. Makhani has a wide range of clinical and research interests in gastroenterology that include acid reflux, peptic ulcer disease, colon cancer screening and prevention, motility disorders and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). We look forward to serving any and all of your digestive health needs.

Specialties

As a gastroenterologist, Dr. Makhani diagnoses and treats individuals struggling with problems of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, commonly known as the digestive system. Treating conditions such as Crohn's disease or gastroesophageal reflux disease, Dr. Makhani is additionally well versed in the effects of diet & nutrition, and their relationship with your general well-being.

The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Makhani specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. Dr. Makhani can also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with skin conditions may be referred to a dermatologist for further diagnostic tests or treatment plans.